Aus. Comp '06

[Pete.]

another

[Pete.]

The bikers were there too.

[flatchat(Chris)]

Fantastic! Pete, I was hoping someone would post pics and finally we get some RFs on a run looks to be about 50/50
The million dollar men are on a roll [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flehan.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[flatchat(Chris)]

Morgan Park will be hosting it's first super sprint series for the season this weekend, at least 3 GT40s will be at it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif[/img](old cars,new drivers)along with a smattering of quick cobras amongst a variety of other sports cars.All having fun while I manage pit head quarters for catering and the dishes---all sympathy greatfully received [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/loser1.gif[/img]
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[Pete.]

Are the dishes of the Female variety?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

How do I get to Morgan Park? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[flatchat(Chris)]

You could use that nice shiny new GT 40 -- and be sure to set the cruise control to the speed limits (heavily patrolled)as it's about a 1.5-2 hour trip.Morgan Park is the centre for Aust.Polo Crosse(that equestrian stuff) it also has a drag strip,a large dirt bike venue, a gun club as well as the race circuit with wineries near by---perfect!
Now take the cunningham highway to Warwick(from Bris.), continue through town till Maccas then next left at the "lights"(wood st) then R @ T, L over railway line,next R and straight on to 2nd L @ roundabout (old Stanthorpe Rd)--look for the gate on right(aprox 1 Klm) as you go past, then back up and enter the gate [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] just follow the tarmac till you come to the circuit entrance--then enter that ,then follow your nose to the beer tent [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]thats where I'll be, looking after the dishes? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lurk.gif[/img]-- you know country towns --think I,m about 40 years too late

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1poke.gif[/img]Just a reminder for competitors using road registered cars here in the state of Queensland Australia ,You will need a third party extension certificate from your compulsory third party insurer -- basically a permit to allow you to use your vehicle for competitive activities [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif[/img]
and a fresh one for each event, stating name of event and date, present at scrutineering--no cert. no start [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bash.gif[/img]

[Pete.]

Thanks Chris, I hope to be there Sunday.Re TP insurance cert
what if you took the plates off and told the scrutineers it wasn't registered. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img]

[flatchat(Chris)]

The pit lane and car park are public roads, so another form must be completed--to satisfy insurers, until said vehicle is on the circuit which becomes CAMS (Confederation of Australian Motorsport) resposibility. Its a duty of care thing to appease relevant insurers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flehan.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif[/img]
Although a mountain of paper work is involved to go racing, working with the system is OK instead of working against it until our national personal ID card can contain all this relevent info,then we must cross the "T"s and dot the "I"s [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[Pete.]

Speaking of CAMS, do you need a competition licence for this event?

[flatchat(Chris)]

Yes! a 2S min. -- suits hillclimbs, sprints,motorkhana etc
contact local cams office or apply online. If you're over 40 you may need a medical incl.a heart performance test.( if you pass the heart test then the psychology test becomes irrelevant [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img])
QR has its own licencing which can only be used at AASA insured tracks which you will need to race there as well. If you have a NC (national circuit) licence ,then its universal .
THEN you need FIA approved shoes,suit,gloves and helmet.The car must have FIA approved seat belts and fire extinguisher.
All the above is "lifed" for 5 years, so when purchasing check for current date. (so you have 5 years use)
CAMS has a comprehensive manual that covers all your questions --a need to read
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[Pete.]

Thanks, and thanks for thinking I may be under 40 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flehan.gif[/img]

[norman falkiner]

Pete. You will always be under 40 with a GT40 in the garage. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banana.gif[/img]

[Pete.]

Good thinking Norman, bye the way the GT has been joined by
a new FFFriend in the garage..Only problem, I have to get some razor wire to put between them to stop them fighting.
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[flatchat(Chris)]

28/5/06 The Qld 500 www.queenslandraceway.com.au/ Gee a couple of GT40s would look good here. Its a 3 1/2 hour team enduro and goes into the night ( a good excuse for a break up north Ross )

Also the Roma classic is off! (strike three)

[flatchat(Chris)]

Saturday Arvo Sprints at QR saw 3 quick DRB GT40s workin' overtime as their owners grappled with the power and handling characteristics -- While watching them go by just gave me a lump in the throat -- instead of a lump in the pants if being in the cock pit [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[flatchat(Chris)]

"Top Gear" racing at QR this Sunday 22/4/06 -- I know there's a few cobras entered-- that need a hurry up, Greg ?
4 track configurations, standing starts door t'door,all day--a test of fitness,bring plenty of fuel

[flatchat(Chris)]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif[/img]Handling characteristics counteraction ?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1poke.gif[/img]

[Pete.]

Thanks Chris,
Now I can set up the PlayStation properly. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/1poke.gif[/img]

[flatchat(Chris)]

Watch it Pete, you'll get "Ollivered" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif[/img]
Racing at Sandown, where Ross is chipping away at some stiff competition,also Paul debuting in his DRB cobra --all trying to keep up with with a 6L Corvette of Murray Carter--an old timer --god! he must be nearly 90 years old [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Good luck chaps!

[Ross Nicol]

Yep just got home at 10pm Chris been down at Sandown working on the car.It dropped onto 7 cylinders
during qualifying and I did that ist race on 7 as well.We tracked it down to a bent or stuck open inlet valve on